…farmers continue to meet the growing needs of America’s families, and the farm bill helps make that possible,” said American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. “We look forward to…
Culvers Honors FFA with Essay Contest
…education has long been a commitment for Culver’s – especially during National FFA Week (Feb. 18-25). This year, in its ninth annual FFA Essay Contest, the national restaurant chain is…
Initial CVP Allocations Announced and SWP Allocation Increased
…manager, Jose Gutierrez said the increased allocation is imperative for area farmers. “The past two years of 0% resulted in over 223,000 acres, approximately 36% of the District’s farmland, being…
Agronomic Minute: Keeping Vineyards Disease Free After Pruning
…for UPL North America, Katie Driver said there are several diseases that can be problematic in the springtime such as Eutypa and Phomopsis. “Growers need to be mindful of pruning…
FMI Encourages FDA to Refine Healthy Definition
…Proposed Definition of Healthy 2-16-23Download Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports…
No Plant-Based Covid Vaccine
…Covid Vaccine Sabrina Halvorson National Correspondent / AgNet Media, Inc. Sabrina Halvorson is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who specializes in agriculture. She primarily reports on legislative issues…
California Water Mismanagement Called Out by Lawmakers
…Ag Expo. Several members of the House Ag Committee joined Speaker Kevin McCarthy to address the challenges facing American producers. Water availability and management were focal points brought up by…
Chef Martin Yan New Pistachio Ambassador
A big-name chef is now the face of a popular tree nut. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. World-renowned Chef Martin Yan is joining forces with American Pistachio…
Officials Respond to Confirmed ACP Discovery in Sonoma
…area. “Discovery of this pest in Sonoma County is serious and warrants a rapid and coordinated response, including cooperation from nurseries and farmers markets to temporarily regulate the movement of…
Grower Experience with Dried-on-the-Vine Raisin Varieties
…are looking towards the future with some of their trial blocks. Although the dried-on-the-vine varieties come with their own challenges, they still present an interesting opportunity for growers. “As soon…
John Deere Continues 80-Year Partnership with FFA
…the growth of future leaders, feed agriculture’s talent pipeline, and honor the organization’s community service efforts. It also builds on the 80-year partnership between John Deere and National FFA. “We…
Week in Review: House Speaker Addresses World Ag Expo & CA Farmers Get Flood Damage Assistance
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy praised the value of farmers in their role of providing food for the country and the world. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for…
Conservation Reserve Program General Signup Opens February 27
…Conservation Reserve Program is one of the largest private lands conservation programs in the United States, offering a range of conservation options to farmers, ranchers and landowners,” FSA State Executive…
Executive Order to Keep More Water Supplies in the Delta
…centered on endangered fish. The order comes after heavy criticism from a variety of interests, including lawmakers and farmers, regarding how the state addressed the recent floodwaters. Around the start…